Description
A sharp, intimate portrait of marriage and ambition unfolds in the shadowy world of publishing, where a woman’s life is shaped by the choices of the man she loves—and the secrets he keeps. When the editor at the center of their household becomes entangled in professional and personal upheavals, the narrator must confront what she has sacrificed, what she has endured, and what she truly wants. Blending psychological realism with a keen eye for social power, the novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, gendered expectations, and the quiet costs of staying silent. Clare Chambers’ distinctive, observant style brings emotional nuance and moral tension to a story that feels both contemporary and timeless.
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Arrow
Published Mar 25, 2008
384 pages
ISBN: 9780099469322
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First Published
2008
Language
eng
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